Aimee Stewart
Biographic Data
| ID | 3918009 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aimee Stewart |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aimee |
| FAMILY NAME | Stewart |
| SIGNATURE | STEWART A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Witwatersrand |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8333-7220 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Quality of life of survivors following road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda
Background Road traffic injuries (RTI) pose a global public health threat, especially in low- and middle-income nations. These injuries typically cause orthopaedic problems that may negatively impair a person’s physical and mental health and quality of life. Our study examined the quality of life of road traffic orthopaedic injuries (RTOI) survivors. Methods A cross-sectional study at five Rwandan referral hospitals, included 369 adult RTOI victi…
Prevalence and levels of disability post road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda
This study showed that a good rehabilitation approach and economic support for the RTI victims would decrease their disabilities in Rwanda
Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy and its associated demographic and health status characteristics, among people on antiretroviral therapy in Rwanda
The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among PLHIV on ART in Rwanda is high. It is unclear why urban setting has an effect on PN levels in this cross sectional study, but does suggest that unidentified social and lifestyles factors may have a role in subjective symptoms and objective signs, of PN
The reliability of the modified lower extremity functional scale among adults living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy, in Rwanda, Africa
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is common among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and affects their daily functional ability and quality of life. Lower extremity functional ability, which is most commonly compromised in patients with PN, has not been clearly evaluated in an African setting, with regard to functional limitations. The lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) was originally developed and validated among elder…
Comparison of the health-related quality of life, CD4 count and viral load of Aids patients and people with HIV who have been on treatment for 12 months in rural South Africa
This study compared the level of CD4 count, viral load and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between treatment-naïve AIDS patients and a cohort of people living with HIV who have been on treatment for 12 months. This study is based on a secondary data analysis of the records of 642 people with HIV consisting of 311 treatment-naïve AIDS patients and 331 people with HIV who have been on treatment for 12 months. The study findings are mostly pr…
The development of a screening tool to evaluate gross motor function in HIV-infected infants
Neurodevelopmental delay or HIV encephalopathy is a stage four disease indicator for paediatric HIV/AIDS according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), and may be used as a criterion for initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). To date, the only means of prevention of this condition is early initiation of HAART. Studies which have been carried out in South African clinics have revealed the high prevalence of this condition. …
Neurodevelopment and growth of institutionalized children with vertically transmitted human immunodeficiency virus
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in millions of children being infected with the virus and/or orphaned as a consequence of the virus. This is compounded by the fact that this area also has a high incidence of poverty, limited basic resources and malnutrition. Because HIV is both neurotrophic and lymphotrophic, infected children are at risk of developmental delays and gr…
The International Classification of Function Disability and Health (ICF) in adults visiting the HIV outpatient clinic at a regional hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
In 2005, 16.6% of South Africans between 15 and 49 years of age were HIV positive. The advent of anti-retroviral therapy has led to improved longevity, CD4 counts and clinical well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Physical impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions of PLWHA have profound effects on the Health-related Quality of Life and functional abilities of those with the disease, and understanding thereof ma…
Assessment of HIV-positive in-patients using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) short-version checklist was used to assess the impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions experienced by a sample of HIV-positive in-patients admitted to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. Laboratory tests, observation and review of patients' medical records were used to complete the ICF Checklist. Eighty patients were as…
Neurodevelopmental delay in children infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Soweto, South Africa
HIV in children is a serious and growing problem in sub-Saharan Africa. At present very little is known about the neurological complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children in South Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the extent and prevalence of neurodevelopmental delay in a group of HIV-positive children in Soweto, South Africa, as well as to determine what factors were predictive of neurodevelopmental delay. …
The effects of exercise training on quality of life in Haart-treated HIV-positive Rwandan subjects with body fat redistribution
Neurodevelopmental delay in children infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Soweto, South Africa
HIV in children is a serious and growing problem in sub-Saharan Africa. At present very little is known about the neurological complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children in South Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the extent and prevalence of neurodevelopmental delay in a group of HIV-positive children in Soweto, South Africa, as well as to determine what factors were predictive of neurodevelopmental delay. …
Neurodevelopment and growth of institutionalized children with vertically transmitted human immunodeficiency virus
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in millions of children being infected with the virus and/or orphaned as a consequence of the virus. This is compounded by the fact that this area also has a high incidence of poverty, limited basic resources and malnutrition. Because HIV is both neurotrophic and lymphotrophic, infected children are at risk of developmental delays and gr…
The effects of exercise training on quality of life in Haart-treated HIV-positive Rwandan subjects with body fat redistribution
The International Classification of Function Disability and Health (ICF) in adults visiting the HIV outpatient clinic at a regional hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
In 2005, 16.6% of South Africans between 15 and 49 years of age were HIV positive. The advent of anti-retroviral therapy has led to improved longevity, CD4 counts and clinical well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Physical impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions of PLWHA have profound effects on the Health-related Quality of Life and functional abilities of those with the disease, and understanding thereof ma…
Assessment of HIV-positive in-patients using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) short-version checklist was used to assess the impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions experienced by a sample of HIV-positive in-patients admitted to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. Laboratory tests, observation and review of patients' medical records were used to complete the ICF Checklist. Eighty patients were as…
Neurodevelopmental delay in children infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Soweto, South Africa
HIV in children is a serious and growing problem in sub-Saharan Africa. At present very little is known about the neurological complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children in South Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the extent and prevalence of neurodevelopmental delay in a group of HIV-positive children in Soweto, South Africa, as well as to determine what factors were predictive of neurodevelopmental delay. …
Neurodevelopment and growth of institutionalized children with vertically transmitted human immunodeficiency virus
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in millions of children being infected with the virus and/or orphaned as a consequence of the virus. This is compounded by the fact that this area also has a high incidence of poverty, limited basic resources and malnutrition. Because HIV is both neurotrophic and lymphotrophic, infected children are at risk of developmental delays and gr…
The development of a screening tool to evaluate gross motor function in HIV-infected infants
Neurodevelopmental delay or HIV encephalopathy is a stage four disease indicator for paediatric HIV/AIDS according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), and may be used as a criterion for initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). To date, the only means of prevention of this condition is early initiation of HAART. Studies which have been carried out in South African clinics have revealed the high prevalence of this condition. …
Comparison of the health-related quality of life, CD4 count and viral load of Aids patients and people with HIV who have been on treatment for 12 months in rural South Africa
This study compared the level of CD4 count, viral load and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between treatment-naïve AIDS patients and a cohort of people living with HIV who have been on treatment for 12 months. This study is based on a secondary data analysis of the records of 642 people with HIV consisting of 311 treatment-naïve AIDS patients and 331 people with HIV who have been on treatment for 12 months. The study findings are mostly pr…
Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy and its associated demographic and health status characteristics, among people on antiretroviral therapy in Rwanda
The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among PLHIV on ART in Rwanda is high. It is unclear why urban setting has an effect on PN levels in this cross sectional study, but does suggest that unidentified social and lifestyles factors may have a role in subjective symptoms and objective signs, of PN
The reliability of the modified lower extremity functional scale among adults living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy, in Rwanda, Africa
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is common among people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and affects their daily functional ability and quality of life. Lower extremity functional ability, which is most commonly compromised in patients with PN, has not been clearly evaluated in an African setting, with regard to functional limitations. The lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) was originally developed and validated among elder…
Quality of life of survivors following road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda
Background Road traffic injuries (RTI) pose a global public health threat, especially in low- and middle-income nations. These injuries typically cause orthopaedic problems that may negatively impair a person’s physical and mental health and quality of life. Our study examined the quality of life of road traffic orthopaedic injuries (RTOI) survivors. Methods A cross-sectional study at five Rwandan referral hospitals, included 369 adult RTOI victi…
Prevalence and levels of disability post road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda
This study showed that a good rehabilitation approach and economic support for the RTI victims would decrease their disabilities in Rwanda
Medicine (11 works) · HIV-related health complications and treatments (8 works) · Physical therapy (8 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (7 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · HIV Research and Treatment (6 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Immunology (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Rehabilitation (5 works)